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It's getting close to do-or-die time for the Chicago Blackhawks. Down 2-1 in their playoff series with the Detroit Red Wings, they have to play better collectively and as individuals. Contrary to some beliefs, Jonathan Toews isn't playing all tha...

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp doesn't believe it's fair to pin Saturday's 4-1 loss in Game 2 all on what he and his teammates didn't do in it. He thinks the Red Wings also deserved recognition for what they did do. "I just...

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook doesn't look at the total number of power plays he and his teammates have killed in the playoffs as a whole number. For Seabrook, each kill is its own entity, and he believes that's the reaso...

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks, from coach Joel Quenneville on down, repeatedly expressed disappointment with their intensity throughout their opening-round playoff series. The Blackhawks had knocked out the Minnesota Wild in five games, but th...

Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night.

After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.

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CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't sound like someone whose team had just advanced past the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday. The Blackhawks cruised to a win and eliminated the Minnesota Wild in five g...

CHICAGO -- He has heard chants of his name from a crowd before, but never as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. So when the sold-out United Center began screaming "Cor-ey, Cor-ey," on Thursday night, Hawks netminder Corey Crawford took notice. "T...

CHICAGO -- The last time the Chicago Blackhawks were on the winning side of a playoff series they were lifting the Stanley Cup over their heads. Following that glory in 2010, the Blackhawks endured the agony of being bounced from the first round t...

CHICAGO -- If the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild didn't provide enough storylines for you in the opening round of the playoffs, don't worry, Round 2 will have plenty. The Hawks don't know yet whether they'll be playing the San Jose Sharks or D...

CHICAGO -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series at the United Center on Thursday. How it happened: The Blackhawks elevated their play in Game 5 to ...

Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- In a playoff year that has been dominated by goaltending drama, Chicago Blackhawks netminder Corey Crawford is the King of Calm. On Tuesday night alone the Montreal Canadiens lost starting goaltender Carey Price to injury and th...

St. PAUL, Minn. -- In a playoff year that has been dominated by goaltending drama, Chicago Blackhawks netminder Corey Crawford is the King of Calm. On Tuesday night alone the Montreal Canadiens lost starting goaltender Carey Price to injury and t...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Patrick Sharp and Corey Crawford will deservedly receive plenty of recognition for their individual performances in the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-0 win over the Minnesota in Game 4 on Tuesday. Sharp scored the goals, and Crawford st...

CHICAGO -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series at the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday. How it happened: Patrick Sharp continued his playoff roll a...